The President of Timor-Leste, José Ramos-Horta, today called for a more competent, transparent and efficient State. The head of State considered these to be essential characteristics for the proper functioning of the country's institutions.
Ramos-Horta emphasized that no citizen or company should depend on personal relationships to exercise their rights. The President also stressed that no one should need political influence to be able to work or assert their rights.
The call comes in the context of efforts to strengthen governance in Timor-Leste. The President intends to promote a State model where competence and transparency are fundamental values in public administration.
This declaration by José Ramos-Horta reflects his vision for the institutional development of Timor-Leste, defending that access to State services should be based on merit and not on personal or political connections.
